Photographers from across the region will converge at the Saddleback Inn and Conference Center April 14.

Metro Professional Photographers Association will offer a program to prepare you to have a successful photography business. Beginners and seasoned professionals are encouraged to enroll.

Colleen Gonsar and Darty Hines will share their award-winning marketing, photography and sales techniques to prepare for survival in this ever-changing market.

Special events include an evening meet and greet, shootouts and networking opportunities.

Registration forms and a program description are available at http://www.metroppa.com. Costs for the classes are included on the form. Deadline for registration is April 12.

The major purposes of the Metro Professional Photographers Association are to promote good fellowship and education in superior photographic techniques as well as ethical and sound business practices. Providing quality educational opportunities helps to ensure that all photographers have opportunities to learn, share, and grow in technical areas as well as produce strong businesses.